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Producer priceRecommended retail price 2022 / 750ml ≈ $40.39Original CHF 33.00≈ €35.96 · £30.02 jrgermanier.ch ↗

2022 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 13.4%
Grape Varieties Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cornalin
Region Valais
Closure Cork
Production Details Matured for 12 months in barriques.
Tasting Notes Falstaff, 27 March 2026: cassis, plum, blackberry, herbs and fine woody spice; medium-bodied with present tannins, ripe acidity and a long spicy-fruity finish. Falstaff, 21 March 2025: elderberry, cassis, dried plum, cherry, dried fruit and subtle spice; juicy, with grippy ripe tannins.
Critics Ratings 94/100 James Suckling; 94/100 Yves Beck (June 2025); 90/100 Falstaff

2021 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 0.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cornalin
Region Valais
Closure Cork
Tasting Notes Pronounced dark fruit, blackberry, elderberry, cassis leaf, savoury nuances, fenugreek and liquorice; full and dry, with ripe acidity, fine noticeable tannins and a long vegetal-tinged finish.
Critics Ratings 90/100 Falstaff

2019 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 0.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cornalin
Drinking Window 6–10 years
Region Valais
Soil Glacial moraines and schist
Sites Vétroz and Saillon
Barrel Size 400
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details Matured for 12 months in 400-litre barrels. For the selected 2019/0.375 L release, the vendor recommends serving at 15–16°C.
Tasting Notes Intense berry fruit, three-fruit confit, cassis, black cherry, pepper and bay leaf; harmonious and full, with ripe berry, subtle liquorice, ripe tannins and a juicy finish.
Food Pairing Braised meats and alpine cheeses
Critics Ratings 90/100 Falstaff

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